Classic Game Junkie — Local services in Cheltenham Township

I usually don't leave reviews but this establishment deserves more 5 star reviews. Over the years I had stopped in the Classic Game Junkie Glenside location to buy gifts for my brother. Always very fair prices on games and carry some rare gems there. It's even fun to just stop by to see what they had to remind of the good ole days of gaming. With the raising cost of living and prices I decided to sell off some of my game collection. I have had two interactions selling my games to them and both times were beyond great experiences. First time I sold the brunt of survival horror games for the PS2, such as the Fatal Frame Series, Rule of Rose, Siren and a few more. The older gentleman that works there is kind, welcoming and likes to crack jokes. I took his offer he made was more than fair snd what I had in mind. I left happy that day but a bit sad I sold the games but I'd rather have someone enjoy them than sitting in my shelf collecting dust. Last weekend I realized that why do I have these systems and games laying around? Always promised myself I'd go back and play the Silent Hill series. Never happened 5 years later. So I packed up my ps2 and the remaining of my collection with my old Gamecube with some games. Another trip to Game Junkie! Same older gentleman was working along with a younger lady. Again, a wonderful interaction. The young lady tested my two systems while multitasking helping other customers and finding the items they were looking for. She tested my equipment thoroughly and fast paced. The older gentleman looked at all my games while making friendly conversation with me. Showed me the retail price which then asked me what I was looking for. I named my price and we were on the same page. So I left once again a happy person. Overall this place is beyond great whatever your gaming needs are. Want some vintage games or consoles? They got. Want some Japanese games? Oh, they got it. You like gunpla? They got kits. Need repairs on systems? They do it. Need an old disc cleaned and shined up? They do it. And just want cash, or store credit for more new games? Then go to Classic Game Junkie! I really like this place even though I am not a true gamer anymore and use my PC mostly if I ever get the itch to game. But if I ever get back into actual console gaming Game Junkie is where I will go. It is so great such place exists ever since GameSpot bought every other chain store and then stopped selling old games/systems, what a dumb idea on their part. Now its just current systems/games and Funco Pops. Independent game stores like Classic Game Junkie is where it's at. So take a trip, sell a few games, buy games or just see what else they have it might shock you. Even if you're not a gamer anymore still go it might spark something inside you to try that old Nintendo game again. Thank you Classic Game Junkie! And thank you to the older gentleman and young lady who help me! I will be...

Wow, now that's what I call a retro game store! From the moment you walk in, Classic Game Junkie is brimming with passion and personality. The door painted to look like an original Game Boy already put a smile on my face. Then opening the door to the heal jingle from Pokemon instead of a traditional door bell caught me by surprise. The store followed with a very organized layout, between eras of video games, merchandise, collectibles and service areas. It was a breeze to traverse the inventory, but do be careful around some shelves and aisles to avoid knocking over items. The items in glass were fascinating to learn about as well; For example, how many people would have guessed the original PlayStation had a blue variant for debug testing? And I've went through many Light Guns this year alone, but Classic Game Junkie had 3 that I've never seen before!

Aside from the abundance of stock, the service at the store was welcoming and efficient. From the moment I stepped in, I can tell they knew their stuff; I asked if they had a Menacer light gun available for the Sega Genesis, and other stores I've visited in the past wouldn't even recognize that item. Classic Game Junkie knew what I meant right away and had an answer in seconds. Later on, I noticed a peculiar GameBoy add-on near the front desk, called the Monster Brain. Though not much information was available about the system, the employees had enough time to research its basic functions that I can make a decision based on. While I did not use the Repair section, I thought it was novel to have it as a walk-up window where parts and tools are kept in a room behind it.

Overall, a great video gaming store I would return to when I'm in...

My favorite game store in the Tri-state area. Classic Game Junkie is clean, well organized, and has a wide selection. You could spend hours pouring over their game selection and yet it doesn’t stop there - consoles, manuals, toys, memorabilia, and more fill every shelf and display. Stuff you are not going to find at those chain stores. Stuff you can physically examine and take home the same day rather than rolling the dice on an online auction and waiting until the cows come home for it to ship and be delivered. Instant gratification FTW.

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Need a Wireless Adapter N for your Xbox 360 because you moved and can’t run an ethernet cable to your retro game setup? No? Well I did, and they had them. Haven’t soldered anything since junior high but you managed to snag an hdmi kit for your n64 and want it installed? They can install it, they did it for me.

I have always found the staff friendly and knowledgable. They have worked on a number of console repair and upgrade jobs for me over the years and they’ve always done a fantastic job.

I also follow them on the socials to find out about sales, notable trade-ins, and collections. Even if it isn’t something I am looking to pick up I still enjoy the retro gaming goodness in my feed.

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